Dental Implants

Losing a tooth, particularly a front tooth, can be a traumatic experience. It can alter not just our ability to chew, but also how we feel about ourselves: our confidence, our self-esteem. It can alter our lifestyle and affect us socially and professionally.

The question is:  What can you do about it? What are your options?   What if I don't do anything?

• Dental implants are a proven solution for people in good overall oral and systemic health who have lost    one or more teeth due to periodontal disease, trauma or injury, or any other reason. • Dental Implants are one of the most predictable and conservative ways of replacing missing teeth with    the best long term success. • Implants are basically artificial tooth roots that are placed into the jaw bone and are used to support the    teeth/crowns. • Dental Implants look, feel and function like natural teeth and can last a lifetime if they are properly cared    for. • Dental implants are available in several different forms. The most common dental implants are called    "root form implants". • Root form implants are similar to teeth in that they mimic roots of teeth.

The implants are placed under the skin and into the bone at the first surgical appointment. This surgical appointment is performed in the dental office under local anesthetics with or with out oral sedation. The dental implants are allowed to heal for a period of two (2) to six (6) months. After this healing time the implants are exposed at a brief second surgical appointment prior to placing a post inside. The post becomes the extension to which a crown is attached. The total process tends to take a period of four (4) to seven (7) months.   Implants are made of a biocompatible material called titanium, which can not decay and does not need root canal therapy.   An advantage of implants is that they stimulate bone growth and thus prevent future bone loss. Bone behaves similar to muscle. When the muscle is stimulated and active, it will grow. If the muscle stops being active, it shrinks. The same events occur with bone, however if bone disappears, it can only be replaced with a bone grafting.

grere Click below to download and print the following dental implant brochures Dental Implant Brochure (overview) Single Tooth Replacement Brochure Front Tooth Replacement Brochure Back Tooth Replacement Brochure Full Upper Denture Replacement Brochure Full Lower Denture Replacement Brochure

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